Neat News 2544 (added 2022-12-18)

Resilient type of grass

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Turfgrass, paspalum vaginatum, is a particularly resilient form of grass and has used in the 2022 Football World Cup. It can grow in quite difficult environments, for instance, it can be irrigated with saltwater. Understanding how this plant can be so resilient may help to grow more resilient crops.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Plants & Animals